Big and luxurious, and having just two doors and that beautiful waterfall grille, this two-owner 1974 Oldsmobile 98, or Ninety-Eight, Regency is one gorgeous automobile. The longest Olds 98 of all at 232.4 inches, this posh cruiser can be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 1985 Nissan 720 DX King Cab 4×4
Made in Smyrna, Tennessee along with several other Nissan models, this 1985 Nissan 720 DX 4×4 King Cab is one crazy nice “100% original” truck that appears to be in outstanding condition inside and out. I believe it’s a… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1981 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon
Regular readers will be aware of my admiration for AMC. It was a minnow that swam within a school of sharks, achieving some genuinely interesting and exciting results on a minimal budget. No vehicle better personifies (autofies?) its achievements… more»
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Highly-Optioned Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Defining the most significant attribute of some classics is challenging, especially when the car in question has so many positive points. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is a turnkey proposition that retains its… more»
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Spotless Classic: 1972 Honda Z600 with 1,000 Original Miles
Classic cars with owners making extraordinary mileage claims are nothing new, and some bear better scrutiny than others. That brings us to this 1972 Honda Z600. It undeniably presents exceptionally well, and if the seller’s assertion that it has… more»
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Update: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 With 20k Original Miles!
UPDATE 12/06/2023: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success at their first attempt. That leaves them with three choices. They can throw in the towel and keep their pride and… more»
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Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Caprice was one of those cars that continued to hang on with full-size wagon availability long after the minivan took the world by storm in 1984, and surprisingly it lasted another five model years after this 1991… more»
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One Owner Example: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
There are numerous vehicles on the market today that are available in wide supply, which tends to indicate two things: one, the manufacturer made a lot of that model, which will always hold down values, and two, you can… more»
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Open To Offers: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
One of the great challenges when buying a classic is deciding what a fair figure is when a seller says they are open to offers. It becomes a balancing act between not spending more than is necessary and suggesting… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1973 Jensen-Healey
The demise of the Austin-Healey 3000 led many enthusiasts to wonder whether there would ever be another Convertible British sports car bearing the illustrious Healey name. However, an American knight in shining armor rode to the rescue, becoming a… more»
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Update: 1990 Buick Riviera With 28k Original Miles
UPDATE: 12/05/2023: It is common for a seller to immediately relist a classic car if they fail to secure a buyer on the first attempt. It is less typical for them to leave a significant amount of time before… more»
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Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster
Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»
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14K Mile Coupe: 1993 Cadillac DeVille
A few days ago, I wrote about the lack of love for a dilapidated front-wheel drive Cadillac DeVille, clearly down on its luck after a final trip home from a winter in Florida (or, so I surmised). The $500… more»
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Edgy Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin 280i Convertible
Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»
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Stored Since Cold War: 1947 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler products built from 1946 through 1948 are never going to win any beauty contests with the possible exception of the Town and Country wood bodied models. However, if there were an award for the best value in the… more»
